Real-time wave excitation force estimation for an experimental multi-DOF WEC
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2020.107788
Abstract: Abstract A wave energy converter (WEC) needs an active control strategy to maximise efficiency in a wide range of operating conditions. Many control strategies require knowledge of the wave excitation force, a quantity which cannot… read more here.
Keywords: estimation; wave excitation; wec; excitation force ... See more keywords
A study on the design and performance of ModuleRaft wave energy converter
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.08.130
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a novel wave energy converter (WEC), referred to as the ModuleRaft WEC. The WEC consists of a floating modular flap and four rafts hinged at the main floating structure. ModuleRaft WEC… read more here.
Keywords: wec; wave energy; energy; energy converter ... See more keywords
The effect of over-based calcium sulfonate detergent additives on white etching crack (WEC) formation in rolling contact fatigue tested 100Cr6 steel
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DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2019.01.005
Abstract: Abstract Over-based calcium sulfonate (OBCaSul) additives in oils are considered potentially critical in driving WEC formations, this ‘driving’ effect being unclear. Rolling contact fatigue testing of 100Cr6 steel using FE8 and PCS Micro-Pitting-Rig lubricated with… read more here.
Keywords: based calcium; rolling contact; wec; contact fatigue ... See more keywords
Life Cycle Assessment of a Buoy-Rope-Drum Wave Energy Converter
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DOI: 10.3390/en11092432
Abstract: This study presents a life cycle assessment (LCA) study for a buoy-rope-drum (BRD) wave energy converter (WEC), so as to understand the environmental performance of the BRD WEC by eco-labeling its life cycle stages and… read more here.
Keywords: life cycle; wec; assessment; energy ... See more keywords
Using Flexible Blades to Improve the Performance of Novel Small-Scale Counter-Rotating Self-Adaptable Wave Energy Converter for Unmanned Marine Equipment
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DOI: 10.3390/jmse7070223
Abstract: Unmanned marine equipment has been increasingly developed for open seas. The lack of efficient and reliable power supply is currently one of the bottlenecks restricting the practical application of these devices. In order to provide… read more here.
Keywords: wec; unmanned marine; marine equipment; power ... See more keywords